The Booth

The night was full of musical notes
and aching hearts with smiles
and we chattered like exotic birds
a nostalgic air among the crowd
as we sing along to 'April sun in Cuba'
and the booth in the corner
velvet backed the blinded lovers
they would tell you a different account
of how he suddenly kissed her deep
while she was reciting poetry in Italian
the wall above them held arrows and tea lights
and garlands of berries and fresh mint
for their self-conscious breaths
once upon a time they were performers
rosining a bow and holding it up to the sun
and we could hear their beautiful music
they create splendid platters of food now
and offer none to anyone

shalome � 2006
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